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From raising $13 million to having only $671.63 left in a bank account: The tale of VIP Sports and Entertainment‘s attempt to bring independent baseball and professional soccer to Loudoun, Virginia. (more…)

With an announced eight-year contract extension, Somerset Patriots (independent; Atlantic League) President/General Manager Patrick McVerry will be with the team for 25 years, according to team Chairman Steve Kalafer. (more…)

It’s a gimmick, but a cute one: the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League) are using the Ryan Howard/Philadelphia Phillies situation to raise funds for a local charity and an opening-day attendance boost. (more…)

Behold, the power of hermit-crab lovers: the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) will placate protesters with a temporary name change and more hermit-crab delight on Opening Day. (more…)

This may end up being one of the most unique seating areas in pro baseball, as the Long Island Ducks (independent; Atlantic League) are teaming up with a local brewery to offer 12 luxury seats in a giant beer can. (more…)

It’s not final, but there are reports that 20-second pitch clocks could be on deck for Double-A and Triple-A MiLB leagues for the 2015 season, as MLB tests strategies for speeding the pace of play in affiliated baseball. (more…)

Another round of improvements for Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution (independent; Atlantic League): two high-definition LED video and scoreboard displays in left-center and right-center field. (more…)

The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) have been sold to minority owners Bob and Marcie Zlotnik, though Opening Day Partners will continue to be responsible for lease payments on Constellation Field. (more…)

The developer of One Loudoun in suburban Virginia are seeking to break a lease for land meant for a Loudoun Hounds ballpark — once pitched as an independent league team — but baseball is still on the agenda for the development. One Loudoun, LLC has filed suit in Loudoun County Circuit Court seeking to terminate […]

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